Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy that was the ‘unicorn’ years, it’s still a seller’s market because the supply of homes for sale is so low.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Lack of affordable housing, rising home prices and soaring interest rates are making the dream of homeownership dangerously unachievable, writes broker, coach and consultant Zak Shellhammer.
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Realty Biz
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
Breaking into the real estate field as a marketing professional requires specific skills. But don't let that intimidate you. With perseverance, passion, and a little insider knowledge, it's not a Herculean task to plant your feet in this stimulating world. Today, we’ll uncover the first steps you should take to ensure your success when applying for real estate marketing jobs.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Real estate giant Anywhere has reached a settlement agreement in two of the major class action antitrust lawsuits facing the housing industry. According to court documents filed on Tuesday, Anywhere Real Estate and the home sellers suing the firm in both the Moehrl and Sitzer/Burnett cases, which both deal with buyer brokers’ commissions, have reached a preliminary settlement agreement, settling all claims in both suits.
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RIS Media
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. Mortgage rates The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.12% this week, down slightly from last week’s 7.18%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday.
Lighter Side of Real Estate
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
You can imagine that buyers’ agents don’t love a good old-fashioned bidding war on a house their buyer wants. But you might be surprised to learn that even listing agents don’t love dealing with them either. Well, to be fair, it’s more of a love / hate kind of thing. They love generating multiple offers for their sellers to choose from, and ultimately getting them the highest price and best terms possible.
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Bigger Pockets
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Fewer purchases are being made by real estate investors this year, but that doesn't necessarily mean the sky is falling. Or does it?
Brownstoner
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
An elaborate row house and one-time wreck before it was restored and updated by Australian real estate investment firm Dixon is back on the market. Located at 259 Decatur Street in the Stuyvesant Heights Historic District, the pale stone Renaissance Revival house was built in 1895 and designed by noted… Read More > The post Dixon Puts Ornate Bed Stuy House With Luxe Reno on Market for $2.995 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.
BubbleInfo
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
An article published yesterday included some guesses about the future of the real estate market over the next five years.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
We had a crazy jobs week last week, with tons of data that the Federal Reserve was happy to see, but did those labor reports mean we’ve hit peak mortgage rates for 2023? Mortgage rates did fall, purchase application data rose and new listings data came back to trend. Weekly active listings rose by only 5,654 Mortgage rates went from 7.37% and ended the week at 7.08% Purchase apps rose 2 % week to week Mortgage rates and the bond market The 10-year yield and mortgage rates were wild last we
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Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The company and plaintiffs informed the judges that a preliminary settlement has been reached, ending two potentially damaging trials for Anywhere.
Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Have you been trying to buy a home, but higher mortgage rates and home prices are limiting your options?
Inman
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
A July letter from Polsinelli, the outside counsel tapped to investigate misconduct at NAR's behest, found evidence of "creepy" and "disrespectful" behavior that, until now, had not been made public.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
A slight cooling in mortgage rates wasn’t enough to keep mortgage applications from sinking to a 28-year low. Freddie Mac‘s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, which focuses on conventional and conforming loans with a 20% down payment, shows the 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.12% as of Sept. 7, down from last week ’s 7.18%. By contrast, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was at 5.89% a year ago at this time.
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Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
A new survey from Zillow found that more than 80% of homebuyers evaluate climate and environmental risks when considering where to live.
Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Toward the end of last year, there were a number of headlines saying home prices were going to fall substantially in 2023.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Realtors are cancelling memberships, hounding local boards and organizing petition drives days after NAR resisted calls Thursday to censure Bob Goldberg for his handling of misconduct claims.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
In the digital age, social media has — for better or worse — become an integral part of our lives, influencing how we perceive ourselves and others. For Gen Z Americans, accustomed to constant online connection, this influence extends beyond personal appearance and experiences. For their part, millennials are not only sharing photos and experiences but also comparing their achievements and possessions with their peers.
Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty
Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.
Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
NWMLS CEO Tom Hurdelbrink says brokerage expansion is changing how MLSs operate, and lawsuits could spur an industry-wide “generational and tectonic shift.
Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Exact terms will be revealed when the plaintiffs ask the court to approve the deal, but an attorney for the plaintiffs says the franchisor is the first of the defendants to agree to "change its practices.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Revive has released a new tool named “Revive Vision AI” designed to assist real estate professionals in property valuation. This AI-driven tool uses computer vision technology to evaluate the current condition of a property and provide a detailed assessment of its current market value and potential value post-renovation. “Revive Vision AI” aims to provide a more precise value assessment than traditional automated valuation models (AVM) by analyzing property photos.
Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.
Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
An ambitious challenge from Homes.com for consumer market share and agent dollars has reignited the portal competition, says former Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff.
RIS Media
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
When you are preparing to sell your home, there are many improvements you can make. While you’ll get many suggestions for things you can do to make your home easier to sell, people rarely suggest things you don’t need to fix. Fixing up your home can be costly, and you might not get the return… The post Home Enhancements Owners Should Avoid Before Selling appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
The Luxembourg-based real estate and mortgage services provider, which has slashed nearly 400 positions this year, raised $20.5 million in a February offering that it used to pay down debt.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Anywhere Real Estate ’s settlement agreement in two class action antitrust lawsuits dealing with buyer broker compensation raises important questions about the future of buyer’s agency and how other defendants are viewing the fast approaching trials. Top of mind, of course, is what exactly the settlement agreements include, besides an agreement by Anywhere to pay a total of $83.5 million in damages for both the Moehrl and Sitzer/Burnett suits.
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Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
On average, U.S. homeowners gained nearly $14,000 in equity since the beginning of the year, though equity is down slightly from last year's peak.
RIS Media
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Revive has announced its new business tool, “Revive Vision AI,” a pre-sale home renovation solution. This “industry-first” smart tool analyzes property photos (uploaded by the agent) to assess a property’s current value and renovation potential. Revive’s renovation recommendation engine then provides an estimate backed by local contractors that maximize listing values.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
New York City's law limiting short-term rentals went into effect on Tuesday. To offer stays of less than 30 days, hosts must stay in the unit with their guests.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Despite a slight drop in mortgage rates last week, mortgage applications fell to their lowest level since December 1996. For the week that ended Sept. 1, mortgage applications dropped 2.9% from the prior week , according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. “Both purchase and refinance applications fell, with the purchase index hitting a 28-year low, as prospective buyers remain on the sidelines due to low housing inventory and elevated mortgage rates,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s vice pres
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